Masters in Materials Research (MATRES)

Entry requirements

You can apply to the Master’s Programme in Materials Research if you meet the following criteria:

1. You have completed a first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree at a higher education institution in Finland or abroad, or will do so by 31 August 2026.
2. You have sufficient skills in Finnish, Swedish or English.
3. You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Master’s Programme in Materials Research

Study one of the most diverse and multidisciplinary fields in natural sciences at the University of Helsinki.

Can materials research help solve global challenges?

All modern technology is built on materials. Materials research plays a key role in addressing major societal challenges and enabling new discoveries in areas such as energy, food, water, safety, health and wellbeing, the environment, sustainable resource use, and urbanisation. By designing new materials with tailored and often unexpected properties, scientists can transform the way we live our everyday lives.

Materials research is among the most interdisciplinary fields in natural sciences. The Master’s Programme in Materials Research (MATRES) integrates physics, chemistry, biology, medical sciences, mathematics, and computer science into a coherent and comprehensive study framework.

You will explore topics such as biomaterials, nanomaterials, smart materials, polymers, composites, electronics, energy generation and storage, as well as green and sustainable materials.

Study lines

The programme offers seven study lines, each representing a key area of materials research:

1. Experimental Materials Physics
2. Computational Materials Physics
3. Medical Physics
4. Polymer Materials Chemistry
5. Inorganic Materials Chemistry
6. Electronics and Industrial Applications
7. Sustainable Materials

For more details on programme structure, content, and courses, please refer to the programme information link.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding